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Transit Cargo via Douala Corridor

Transit Cargo via Douala Corridor

Dear customer, Recent guidance confirms a temporary exemption for transit shipments moving through Cameroon en route to Chad and the Central African Republic. Cameroon BESC (ECTN) will not be required...

Cameroon Central African Republic Chad

Sep 1, 2026 Country Updates

UPDATE: FERI's for Airfreight, Now Live!

UPDATE: FERI's for Airfreight, Now Live!

Dear customer, We are pleased to announce RC Desk is expanding its services to include FERIs for airfreight shipments to the Democratic Republic of Congo! A FERI is a mandatory electronic cargo tracki...

Sep 1, 2026 Country Updates

Prevent Delays! Ensure An Error Free ARCCLA Document

Prevent Delays! Ensure An Error Free ARCCLA Document

Dear customer, We would like to remind you that for shipments to Angola, all mandatory documents and details in the Application Form (ARCCLA) must be complete and accurate before we can start preparin...

Angola

Sep 1, 2026 Country Updates

REMINDER: Avoid Penalties! Dont Miss the Validation Deadline.

REMINDER: Avoid Penalties! Dont Miss the Validation Deadline.

Dear customer, For shipments destined to Gabon , please keep the following BIETC validation deadlines in mind to ensure your order is processed as smooth as possible. BIETCs must be prevalidated befor...

Sep 1, 2026 Country Updates

Avoid Penalties! Dont Miss the Validation Deadline.

Avoid Penalties! Dont Miss the Validation Deadline.

Dear customer, All cargo destined to Cameroon must be validated at least 2 days before the vessel’s estimated time of arrival (ETA) . After this deadline, the shipper will be required to pay a penalty...

Cameroon

Sep 1, 2026 Country Updates

Mandatory SPN for Ghana on Hold

Mandatory SPN for Ghana on Hold

Dear customer, As part of our commitment to keeping you fully informed, we would like to share an important update from the Ghana Shippers’ Authority regarding the Smart Port Note (SPN). The SPN rollo...

Sep 1, 2026 Country Updates

Get Your Mandatory ACD for Your Shipments Here!

Get Your Mandatory ACD for Your Shipments Here!

Dear customer, We’re happy to share that we’ve recently started working with Sudan , and you can now obtain the mandatory Advance Cargo Declaration (ACD) directly through RC Desk ! Important to note: ...

Sep 1, 2026 Country Updates

Mandatory BESC Before Arrival

Mandatory BESC Before Arrival

Dear customer, All cargo destined for the Republic of Chad must be covered by a valid Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (BESC) issued at the port of loading. ⚠️ Important to note: Effective January 1, 20...

Chad

Sep 1, 2026 Country Updates

New RORO Rate Requirements!

New RORO Rate Requirements!

Dear all, From the Liberian authorities, we would like to inform you that effective immediately, the following types of cargo will be charged according to Roll-On/Roll-Off (RORO) rates instead of stan...

Sep 1, 2026 Country Updates

Mandatory ECTN - Ensure Compliance Before Arrival!

Mandatory ECTN - Ensure Compliance Before Arrival!

Dear all, In line with the official directive from the Malian Customs Authority, all cargo arriving in Mali must have a validated Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN). 📅 What to do: ⚠️ Important to n...

Sep 1, 2026 Country Updates

Mandatory ECTN Certificate for All Shipments

Mandatory ECTN Certificate for All Shipments

Dear all, In line with the recent directive from the Ministry of Ports and Marine Transport authorities, effective 14 October, 2025 , all cargo arriving in Somalia must have a validated Electronic Car...

Sep 1, 2026

New Must-Do’s for Groupage Shipments

New Must-Do’s for Groupage Shipments

Dear all, To ensure smooth processing of your groupage shipments to Gabon, please take note of the following requirements from the authorities: ✅ Mandatory notation 📄 Required documents 2. Invoices ...

Sep 1, 2026

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